Injury Crash

Jackson Woman Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash South of Oak Ridge

By Nationwide Report Staff
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Incident record

Incident record

Date

September 30, 2026

Time

4:35 p.m.

Roadway

MO-D

Location

Cape Girardeau County, MO

State

Missouri

Vehicles

2

Injuries

1 injured

Fatalities

None reported

Agency

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Report

Report body

A 23-year-old woman from Jackson sustained moderate injuries in a two-vehicle crash on MO-D about three miles south of Oak Ridge in Cape Girardeau County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol's online crash report.

The crash occurred on September 30, 2026, at approximately 4:35 p.m., the Patrol reported. A 2022 Buick Encore was traveling northbound on MO-D when it collided with a southbound 2024 Ford F-550, according to the crash report.

The injured driver was transported to receive medical treatment following the collision, the Patrol said. No fatalities were reported in connection with the crash, and no additional injuries were listed in the report.

The incident, logged as crash number 260416897, falls under the jurisdiction of Troop E and remains under investigation by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

This report will be updated as officials release more information.

Source: Reported by MSHP
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Legal context
Injury statute of limitations
5 years (From date of accident (RSMo 516.120) - one of the longest injury windows in the US.)
Wrongful death statute of limitations
3 years (From date of death (RSMo 537.100).)
Fault rule
Missouri uses pure comparative fault: recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault but not barred.
Citations
RSMo 516.120 (SoL); RSMo 537.100 (wrongful death); pure comparative per Gustafson v. Benda
Crash report agency
Missouri State Highway Patrol traffic crash reports (online portal) for MSHP crashes; local agency otherwise.

This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for guidance about your specific situation.

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